after taking part of the amazing #instaswapfalledition. (the instaswap - oganized by Lynda Hovens - is one of the biggestonline feel-good events in the Netherlands thathas moved hundreds of peopleto invest time and consideration in a complete stranger -red- )

The green diy garland is made from our conifer plant in the garden and

12.12.14

just a pine tree with some lights in it
some fresh eucalyptus branches and hyacinth bulbs
black, white and a touch of green
simple and natural this year
and the Random Silver poster by playtype as an eyecather

This year I'm late with the Christmas decorations compared to previous
years.

But slowly little hints of Christmas are entering my home. Starting on
the open kitchen shelves Botkyrka by Ikea. Still favourite because of the
simple design and the material it’s made of: powder-coated steel.

Like many things in my home, it’s all in the details. No striking and
gleaming decorations for me. The X cup from Design Letters is a good example of
a minimal yet beautiful Christmas hint. The wooden stars give a more graphic
look and feel than the traditional festive season decoration.

My love for beautiful ceramics is still going strong. Lately I combine
it more and more with used home accessories. Like the two glasses that I found
on a vintage market in an old town in the Netherlands. Hand-blown from the late
seventies. A nice contrast with the modern white tableware. Now they serve as a
plant holder, next week I might use it for candles or wine. That's the beauty
of open shelves and accessories, I can change it again and again.. Love to do
that, especially at this time of year. I could spend hours on styling and
creating new combinations.

Of course a Christmas tree can’t be missed, the next few days I’ll
search for the perfect tree. Not too big or too small and beautifully shaped.